AboutTom Alonzo Expertise I have been a gardener for 20 years with perennials both growing from seed and from nurseries. I went through the Master Gardener Program from Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service and I answered questions on the Hotline a few years ago for the Wyandotte County Kansas Extension Service. I have also lived in the Florida, California, Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, Kansas and Missouri and am experienced with a variety of climates, soils and weather conditions.
Experience I have been growing perennials for over 20 years now. I am self-taught mostly except for a master gardener class. I have experimented with all kinds of perennials including many that are not common to my area. I have read hundreds of books and grown hundreds of varieties of plants and hope to make it a business some day. I have become versed in botanical names and growing conditions and what I don't know off of the top of my head I can usually easily find in my vast array of research material and botanical and horticultural contacts. I especially enjoy experimenting with growing plants out of zone.
Question QUESTION: Can these be easily transplanted? They are 1 year old and 4 feet high and wide. Northwest NJ.
ANSWER: Hi Louis,
Thanx for your question. Ornamental grasses are easily transplanted. The best time to do it is in late August or early September. I would cut them back to about 6 inches above the ground and then dig them up and replant in the desired locations. I hope this helps.
Tom
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QUESTION: Is it ok to do it now?
Answer Hi Louis,
Thanx for your question. Yes, you can transplant ornamental grass now. Just make sure you soak it with water after planting, side dress with composted manure. It's just more stress on a plant when transplanted in the heat of summer. Most plants will survive the transition quite nicely. I hope this helps.
Tom
